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Caphouse Machine Rally

Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4RH

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

Join us for the return of our popular machine rally, to embrace the art of engineering and the mechanics of mining. See vintage vehicles and mining machinery, with demonstrations and activities across site.

See NCMME come to life with Living History performances and tours of our Screens Building (usually off limits!). See mining machinery demonstrations and much more over the weekend celebrating the heritage of mining.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:
10am - 5pm
Sunday 15 September:
10am - 5pm

Location & directions

Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4RH

Directions:
The Museum is on the main road between Wakefield and Huddersfield (WF4 4RH). There is ample car and coach parking including disabled parking spaces and baby spaces. Bus services run within easy walking distance of the Museum. From Wakefield Bus Station or Huddersfield Bus Stations, the Arriva 232 bus stops at the Reindeer pub with a few minutes walk to the Museum. Plan your journey here. The nearest mainline railway station is Wakefield Westgate. It takes about 20 minutes for a taxi ride from the train station. Bicycle racks are available by the Café entrance for visitors who would like to cycle to the Museum.
Contact on day:
Reception
Telephone number:
+441924848806

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
https://www.ncm.org.uk/whats-on/caphouse-machine-rally/
Booking website:
https://www.ncm.org.uk/whats-on/caphouse-machine-rally/

Accessibility details

The Museum is located on original colliery sites and many of the original buildings have been retained to illustrate a working environment. In achieving a balance between authenticity and access, not all areas are easily accessed, particularly by wheelchair users. The museum runs regular SEN workshops and guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome at the Museum, with a water bowl near the Café. Visitors with additional needs may wish to call 01924 848806 in advance to discuss specific requirements or book. Please note that guide dogs and assistance dogs are not permitted underground.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
15
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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